Epidermodysplasia verruciformis
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Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (also called Lewandowsky-Lutz dysplasia or Lutz-Lewandowsky epidermodysplasia verruciformis) is an extremely rare skin disease characterized by the growth of scaly macules and papules, particularly on the hands. Named after doctors Felix Lewandowsky and Wilhelm Lutz,[1] the condition usually begins in childhood and has no known cure.
It is believed to be caused by the human papillomavirus in combination with a genetic predisposition.
[edit] Further reading
- H. Sadakane, Y. Yabe. The Virus of Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis: Electron Microscopic and Fluorescent Antibody Studies. Journal of Investigative Dermatology (1975) 65, 324–330 [1]
- F. Lewandowsky, W. Lutz. Ein Fall einer bisher noch nicht beschriebener Hauterkrankung (Epidermodysplasia verruciformis). Archiv für Dermatologie und Syphilis (1922) 141, 193-202.
[edit] External links
- Who Named It?
- The Doctor's Doctor
- Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology
- IDR factfile
- DermIS
- Missionary encounters extremely bizarre skin condition in Eastern Europe (Stephen Stone, past president of the American Association of Dermatology, confirms this is Lewandowsky-Lutz)
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